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Cook River

River fishing  New Zealand · 08:14 - 17:12

Cook River is a river in New Zealand. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

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Fair 41% The bite right now
Top bet: Australian Salmon Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 18 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
41%
11°
Tue
43%
11°
Best day
Wed
38%
10°
Thu
42%
9°
Fri
42%
8°
Sat
41%
9°
Sun
41%
6°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
18°C
Air temp
3°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1030 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
37.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:29–09:29 Dusk 15:57–17:57

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 22:35–00:35 Major period 10:35–12:35 Minor period 14:43–16:13 Minor period 06:56–08:26

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

07:00
3°
08:00
3°
09:00
4°
10:00
7°
11:00
9°
12:00
11°
13:00
11°
14:00
11°
15:00
10°
16:00
9°
17:00
7°
18:00
6°

Likely catch now (2 species)

Australian Salmon
Arripis trutta
41%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 18 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
24%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 18 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Cook River is a river in New Zealand.

Popular catches here include Australian Salmon and Chinook Salmon.

Australian Salmon fishing is usually best around Jan-Mar, Dec. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for australian salmon at dawn. Fish hard now.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

Fishing licence (overview)

Map

More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Cook River?

Popular catches here include Australian Salmon and Chinook Salmon.

Do you need a fishing license at Cook River?

Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.

When is the best time to fish Cook River?

Australian Salmon fishing is usually best around Jan-Mar, Dec. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Cook River right now?

Right now Australian Salmon is the most likely catch, at about 74%.